butcher

Last week, Oregon’s Blue Mountain Community College announced the launch of its new Master Butcher Certificate Program.  School officials say it's designed for individuals looking to start or enhance their careers in the meat processing industry.  The prog...

Washington State University Extension and the state Department of Agriculture will hold workshops targeted to small to medium sized meat producers or processors who sell to local consumers.  WSU Extension Meat Science experts and WSDA Regional Markets Program staff will hold a trio of interactive butchery sessions in the WA Meat up mobile butchery classroom.  In addi...

A recent social media post called into question the quality and safety of beef purchased in American grocery stores.  South Dakota beef producer Troy Hadrick and his wife, Stacy, are longtime industry advocates.  Hadrick said the social media post originated in an unlikely place.   “...

Recent reports from the USDA reveal current trends in the cattle markets.  American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson, called the recent report bullish, with total cattle on feed coming in right around 11.4 million, down 1% year-over-year.  He note...

Cattlemen across Washington have expressed frustration regarding challenges when it comes to selling custom slaughter, wrap, and package products across the state as well as across state lines   In response state Senator Doug Ericksen has introduced the Prime Act.  Th...